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Re: Linux on a Laptop shipped with Windows 11 in S-mode

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On Sat, Nov 23, 2024 at 03:38:56PM -0500, rhkramer@gmail.com wrote:
> I see an attractive deal on a laptop that is shipped with Windows 11 in S-mode 
> (link below).
> 
> I assume (I know), but am not sure that I will be able to load Linux on that 
> laptop -- can anyone tell me for sure?
> 
> PS: I'd also want to expand the RAM and I have to find out if I can do that.
> 
> cc'ing me would be helpful, I subscribe to the list but can't keep up with 
> reading it anymore -- I will try to pay attention for the next week or so for 
> any responses.
> 
>    * [[https://www.newegg.com/asus-l510ka-nb21-15-6-intel-pentium-silver-
> n6000-4gb-intel-uhd-graphics-64-gb/p/N82E16834236521?Item=N82E16834236521]
> [ASUS 15.6" Vivobook Go Laptop, FHD, Intel Pentium N6000 Quad Core, 4GB RAM, 
> 64GB SSD, Windows 11 in S Mode, Star Black, L510KA-NB21]]
> 

These are very much like a Chromebook-style cheap machine. Windows 11 S mode
is Windows 11 locked down to secure apps from the Microsoft Store.

Be _especially_ careful on the disk size: this may be a flash disk or 
whatever and not upgradeable. A bit small.

A great machine for a primary school student whose school runs Windows.
Not so great for real use in my biased opinion - I have had Debian
running in 4GB and 32G of flash disk but it was painfully slow. 

Cheap machine at cheap price but your level of hardship may be commensurate.

> Thank you!
> 

You're welcome. All the very best, as ever,

Andy Cater
(amacater@debian.org)

> Rh Kramer
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Linux on a Laptop shipped with Windows 11 in S-mode rhkramer@gmail.com - 2024-11-23 21:40 +0100
  Re: Linux on a Laptop shipped with Windows 11 in S-mode rhkramer@gmail.com - 2024-11-23 21:50 +0100
    Re: Linux on a Laptop shipped with Windows 11 in S-mode George at Clug <Clug@goproject.info> - 2024-11-24 00:20 +0100
      Re: Linux on a Laptop shipped with Windows 11 in S-mode George at Clug <Clug@goproject.info> - 2024-11-24 00:40 +0100
        Re: Linux on a Laptop shipped with Windows 11 in S-mode rhkramer@gmail.com - 2024-11-24 15:20 +0100
          Re: Linux on a Laptop shipped with Windows 11 in S-mode Jeffrey Walton <noloader@gmail.com> - 2024-11-24 19:20 +0100
        Re: Linux on a Laptop shipped with Windows 11 in S-mode Stefan Monnier <monnier@iro.umontreal.ca> - 2024-11-24 17:50 +0100
          Re: Linux on a Laptop shipped with Windows 11 in S-mode George at Clug <Clug@goproject.info> - 2024-11-24 23:10 +0100
            Re: Linux on a Laptop shipped with Windows 11 in S-mode Stefan Monnier <monnier@iro.umontreal.ca> - 2024-11-25 04:30 +0100
  Re: Linux on a Laptop shipped with Windows 11 in S-mode Tom Furie <tom@furie.org.uk> - 2024-11-23 22:00 +0100
    Re: Linux on a Laptop shipped with Windows 11 in S-mode rhkramer@gmail.com - 2024-11-24 18:40 +0100
      Re: Linux on a Laptop shipped with Windows 11 in S-mode Tom Furie <tom@furie.org.uk> - 2024-11-24 18:50 +0100
  Re: Linux on a Laptop shipped with Windows 11 in S-mode Charles Curley <charlescurley@charlescurley.com> - 2024-11-23 22:20 +0100
  Re: Linux on a Laptop shipped with Windows 11 in S-mode "Andrew M.A. Cater" <amacater@einval.com> - 2024-11-23 23:10 +0100
    Re: Linux on a Laptop shipped with Windows 11 in S-mode Geert Stappers <stappers@stappers.nl> - 2024-11-24 10:00 +0100
      Re: Linux on a Laptop shipped with Windows 11 in S-mode <tomas@tuxteam.de> - 2024-11-24 10:20 +0100
      OT: Re: Trolling john doe <johndoe65534@mail.com> - 2024-11-24 11:40 +0100
        Re: OT: Re: Trolling Andy Smith <andy@strugglers.net> - 2024-11-24 17:10 +0100
        Re: OT: Re: Trolling <tomas@tuxteam.de> - 2024-11-24 18:10 +0100
          Re: OT: Re: Trolling Bitfox <hi@bitfox.ddns.net> - 2024-11-24 23:40 +0100
    Re: Linux on a Laptop shipped with Windows 11 in S-mode rhkramer@gmail.com - 2024-11-24 18:30 +0100
      Re: Linux on a Laptop shipped with Windows 11 in S-mode George at Clug <Clug@goproject.info> - 2024-11-24 22:20 +0100
  Re: Linux on a Laptop shipped with Windows 11 in S-mode Hans <hans.ullrich@loop.de> - 2024-11-24 10:30 +0100
    Re: Linux on a Laptop shipped with Windows 11 in S-mode "Alexander V. Makartsev" <avbetev@gmail.com> - 2024-11-24 12:40 +0100
      Re: Linux on a Laptop shipped with Windows 11 in S-mode Hans <hans.ullrich@loop.de> - 2024-11-24 18:10 +0100
        Re: Linux on a Laptop shipped with Windows 11 in S-mode "Alexander V. Makartsev" <avbetev@gmail.com> - 2024-11-25 14:30 +0100
        Re: Linux on a Laptop shipped with Windows 11 in S-mode gene heskett <gheskett@shentel.net> - 2024-11-25 18:20 +0100
    Re: Linux on a Laptop shipped with Windows 11 in S-mode Dan Ritter <dsr@randomstring.org> - 2024-11-24 17:40 +0100

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